Consider This: Social Media Licensing — Protecting Users or Stifling Voices?
In the wake of TikTok influencer Esha's tragic death—linked to online harassment and death threats—the Government is moving to place responsibility on social media and messaging platforms to tackle harmful content through a licensing regime. How do we ensure these new regulations strike the right balance between protection and freedom? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Goh Chee Leong of HELP Education Group, Dr Benjamin Loh of Taylor’s University, and USM’s Dr Ngo Sheau Shi.
Thu Jul 18 2024
![Islamic State claims responsibility for rare attack at Shi'ite Muslim mosque in Oman Islamic State claims responsibility for rare attack at Shi'ite Muslim mosque in Oman](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2019-12/41575161537_IslamicMilitant.jpg)
Islamic State claims responsibility for rare attack at Shi'ite Muslim mosque in Oman
The Oman police said 28 people of various nationalities were wounded, including security personnel.
Wed Jul 17 2024
![Israel attacks Rafah after Hamas claims responsibility for deadly rocket attack Israel attacks Rafah after Hamas claims responsibility for deadly rocket attack](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/51714957820_Rafahjpg.jpg)
Israel attacks Rafah after Hamas claims responsibility for deadly rocket attack
More than a million Palestinians are sheltering in Rafah, near the border with Egypt.
Mon May 06 2024
![Australia PM calls Musk 'arrogant billionaire' after court orders X to hide church stabbing posts Australia PM calls Musk 'arrogant billionaire' after court orders X to hide church stabbing posts](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/61713845570_tbMASHUP.jpg)
Australia PM calls Musk 'arrogant billionaire' after court orders X to hide church stabbing posts
Anthony Albanese said social media must have social responsibility but Elon Musk was fighting to keep violent content on his platform.
Tue Apr 23 2024
![King advises political leaders to avoid extremism in giving opinions on religious, racial issues King advises political leaders to avoid extremism in giving opinions on religious, racial issues](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/61712658366_agong.jpg)
King advises political leaders to avoid extremism in giving opinions on religious, racial issues
His Majesty said recent events should serve as a wake-up call for all parties on their responsibility to maintain unity of the nation.
Tue Apr 09 2024
![[COLUMNIST] Responsibility to protect - the strategic role of the Multinational Islamic Defence Force [COLUMNIST] Responsibility to protect - the strategic role of the Multinational Islamic Defence Force](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/71711959323_TBAlShifaHospita.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Responsibility to protect - the strategic role of the Multinational Islamic Defence Force
There's no question of R2P's legitimate application under any condition or situation, including in Gaza.
Fri Apr 05 2024
![[COLUMNIST] Responsibility to protect – undertake military action to prevent Gaza displacement [COLUMNIST] Responsibility to protect – undertake military action to prevent Gaza displacement](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/51706327698_Damagedhouses.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Responsibility to protect – undertake military action to prevent Gaza displacement
Consider this as part and parcel of the UNs "responsibility to protect" (R2P) doctrine under international law.
Fri Mar 22 2024
![EU's Deforestation Ban Sparks Debate Over Global Trade and Environmental Responsibility EU's Deforestation Ban Sparks Debate Over Global Trade and Environmental Responsibility](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/81710412296_TBhutan.jpg)
EU's Deforestation Ban Sparks Debate Over Global Trade and Environmental Responsibility
In a landmark move in climate policy, the European Union is set to enact a ban on imports linked to deforestation.
Thu Mar 14 2024
![Hong Kong leader starts push for new security laws, says city 'can't afford to wait' Hong Kong leader starts push for new security laws, says city 'can't afford to wait'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/71690431401_JohnLeeKaChiu.jpg)
Hong Kong leader starts push for new security laws, says city 'can't afford to wait'
John Lee said Hong Kong's constitutional responsibility dating back to its 1997 handover to China from British rule.
Tue Jan 30 2024
![Man to be charged with murder for deadly Johannesburg fire Man to be charged with murder for deadly Johannesburg fire](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/61693488999_TBdeadlyblaze.jpg)
Man to be charged with murder for deadly Johannesburg fire
The man confessed to an inquiry tasked with determining responsibility for the blaze that he was involved in starting it, the police said.
Wed Jan 24 2024
![New school toilets, a paradigm shift of students for cleanliness New school toilets, a paradigm shift of students for cleanliness](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/61705041651_TBnewschooltoile.jpg)
New school toilets, a paradigm shift of students for cleanliness
The excitement of using the new toilet instills the awareness of students to jointly take responsibility to ensure it is well taken care.
Fri Jan 12 2024
![Gaza: Gov't should consider intervening in ICJ case, says CENTHRA Gaza: Gov't should consider intervening in ICJ case, says CENTHRA](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/81656909224_AzrilMohdAmin.jpg)
Gaza: Gov't should consider intervening in ICJ case, says CENTHRA
CENTHRA's Azril Mohd Amin said the government should recognise the responsibility and opportunity to contribute to the pursuit of justice.
Thu Jan 11 2024
![Islamic State claims responsibility for deadly Philippine bombing Islamic State claims responsibility for deadly Philippine bombing](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/81701668044_TBStateUniversity.jpg)
Islamic State claims responsibility for deadly Philippine bombing
The Islamic State group, which wields influence in the country's south, said its members had detonated the bomb.
Mon Dec 04 2023
![Interests of 33 million Malaysians will be Sultan Ibrahim's priority Interests of 33 million Malaysians will be Sultan Ibrahim's priority](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/71700626690_TBSultanIbrahim.jpg)
Interests of 33 million Malaysians will be Sultan Ibrahim's priority
Sultan Ibrahim Almarhum Sultan Iskandar said his election as 17th Agong is a responsibility that requires sacrifices of time and energy.
Wed Nov 22 2023
![Islamic state claims responsibility for Brussels attack - Group's channel on Telegram Islamic state claims responsibility for Brussels attack - Group's channel on Telegram](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/51697516987_TBBrussels.jpg)
Islamic state claims responsibility for Brussels attack - Group's channel on Telegram
The gunman who carried out the attack, had an asylum application rejected in 2020 but continued to live in Belgium illegally.
Wed Oct 18 2023